Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Between MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC. And NPC ENERGY CORP. THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made and entered into this 17th day of December, 1996, by and among...Merger Agreement • January 8th, 1997 • Middle Bay Oil Co Inc • Oil & gas field exploration services • Alabama
